Building To Have Ex-chief's Name

September 11, 1987

OCALA — The city will set a precedent today when it names the Ocala Police Department building after a former chief of police. This is the first time in the city's history a municipal building has been named for one of its residents.

The K.C. Alvarez building will be dedicated at 4 p.m., with ceremonies at the building. At 7 p.m., the Ocala Lions Club will sponsor a fish fry at the city's auditorium

Alvarez is Ocala's only living former chief of police. He served the city for 35 years before retiring. He spent 21 of those years as the head law enforcement officer.

Mayor Wayne Rubinas has proclaimed today K.C. Alvarez Day in honor of the chief.